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Telfair County

Learn about the people, housing, costs and businesses in Telfair County County

Median Home$113,340
Median Rent$701/month
Population11,831
Leading IndustriesTransportation · Finance & Insurance · Information & Media6% transportation
Young Adults29% of residentsslightly above average
Homeowners65% of occupied units
NotableAffordable Market$113k median home · lower cost than 88% of the country
Telfair County
GA

Frequently Asked Questions

What are today's mortgage rates in Telfair County?

As of today, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate for Telfair County is approximately 7.047% (7.074% APR). Rates vary based on your credit score, loan type, down payment, and other factors. Safe Rate updates rates daily using live investor pricing.

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What is the median home price in Telfair County?

The median home value in Telfair County is $113k. The median monthly rent is $701. Annual property taxes average $1k. Home values are based on U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.

How much income do you need to buy a home in Telfair County?

Based on a typical all-in ownership cost of $581/month (mortgage, taxes, insurance), you'd generally need a household income of approximately $25k/year to keep housing costs at or below 28% of gross income — a common lender guideline. The median household income in Telfair County is $50k/year.

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What industries drive the economy in Telfair County?

The largest employment sectors in Telfair County are public administration (20%) and information and media (12%) of the local workforce. Industry data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.

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